Q: I would appreciate your opinion on whether I should hire a company to line the crawl space of my house. It's about 2,400 square feet, and I suspect the work would be pretty pricey. Is it worth it?

A dirt floor in a basement or crawl space can be a major source of moisture problems. Lingering excess moisture can cause unpleasant odors, affect indoor air quality, and put the space at risk of mold ...

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the ...

Q: My house is built on a crawl space, like most of the houses in my area. Only part of the dirt floor of the space is covered with plastic. Do I need this plastic cover, and if so, what thickness do ...

DEAR TIM: The crawl space under my 1910 home is just exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs ...

Improving foundation ventilation to prevent moisture buildup is a critical part of crawl space maintenance for Dallas homeowners. Moisture in the crawl space can compromise foundation health and ...

Q: The slate floor over my crawl space is ice cold because there is no insulation. How do I fix the problem? A: A traditional crawl space consists of soil or sand — essentially what was the ground ...

Is the ductwork under your home raised off the ground? Are there leaks in the ductwork? Does the rodent barrier/belly board show any holes or gaps? Is there almost always moisture under your home?

In the United States, a homeowner can expect to spend several thousand dollars on repairing the damage caused by crawl space moisture. The more extensive the moisture damage, the more expensive the ...